Payment details

Gratuity

No gratuity

Pension

40s

Pension frequency

Annual

Notes

Cooper was awarded a pension of 40 s. per annum, to be paid quarterly. He had been a soldier for Parliament, under the command of Colonel Francis Thornhagh, and had received various wounds in his body at Willoughby fight (5 July 1648). He had lain under the surgeon’s hands for nine months and was unable to earn his living. His order was supported by certificates from Captain Richard Dolphin, Colonel Charles White and Major Chadwick, who were eyewitnesses to his wounding.

Record of payment

Nottinghamshire Quarter Sessions, Nottingham, 20 July 1657

Payment made to

Title

Unknown

Name

Richard Cooper

Described occupation

Occupation unknown

Place of residence

County of Nottinghamshire (exact location undefined/uncertain)